Pittsburgh Penguins vs Tampa Bay Lightning Picks and Parlays
The Pittsburgh Penguins (11-10-3), seventh in the NHL standings for the Metropolitan Division, hope to halt a two-game losing streak on Wednesday as they visit the Tampa Bay Lightning (11-10-5), fifth in the Atlantic, in a matchup between two teams that have yet to play to expectations. The Penguins beat the Lightning 4-2 on November 30.
Penguins vs Lightning Picks
- Tampa Bay Lightning (-125)
- Over 6.5 (-110)
- Nikita Kucherov anytime goal (+115)
Tristan Jarry (2.47 GAA, .918 save percentage) is likely to start in goal for the Penguins, while Andrei Vasilevskiy (3.03 GAA, .887 save percentage) is the projected starter for the Lightning. Let’s check out some options for the Penguins vs. Lightning picks and parlays.
Pittsburgh Penguins vs Tampa Bay Lightning Odds
Tampa is the betting favorite in the Penguins vs. Lightning picks and parlays with -125 moneyline odds and -1.5 (+180) puck line odds. The Penguins are +105 moneyline underdogs with +1.5 (-235) puck line odds. The over/under is 6.5.
Pittsburgh Penguins vs Tampa Bay Lightning Picks & Parlays
Penguins vs Lightning Pick
- Tampa Bay Lightning (-125) over the Pittsburgh Penguins
Penguins vs Lightning Parlay
- Tampa Bay Lightning (-125)
- Over 6.5 (-110)
- Nikita Kucherov anytime goal (+115)
Pittsburgh Penguins vs Tampa Bay Lightning Information
Pittsburgh Penguins vs Tampa Bay Lightning
Location of the game: Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida
Date & Time: Wednesday, December 6 at 7 p.m. ET
How to Watch: ESPN+ and Sportsnet (Canada)
Pittsburgh Penguins vs Tampa Bay Lightning Betting Analysis
The Penguins are 3-4-3 in their last 10 NHL games and have a tough upcoming NHL schedule with games against the Lightning and Florida Panthers. They rank 19th in goals per game (3.04) and fifth in goals allowed (2.58). Jarry has been a big reason for the team’s success in keeping the puck out of the net, as the Pittsburgh Penguins rank 21st in shots allowed (31.5).
Pittsburgh’s biggest improvement area this season is its power play, which ranks 30th at 10.4 percent. That’s inexcusable considering the offensive talent on the team. Jake Guentzel leads all Pittsburgh Penguins players with 28 points (9 goals, 19 assists), while Sidney Crosby leads the team in goals with 15 and is on pace to exceed 40 goals for the first time since the 2016-17 season.
The Lightning are 10th in goals per game (3.35) and 28th in goals allowed (3.58). They treaded water without Vasilevskiy, who missed the first two months of the season recovering from back surgery, and had some tough losses even when he returned, including an 8-1 loss to the Dallas Stars on Saturday. Vasilevskiy responded with a 25-save shutout against the Stars on Monday.
In other Tampa Bay Lightning news, Nikita Kucherov leads the team – and league – in scoring with 42 points (16 goals, 26 assists) and has a 10-game point streak, during which time he has 19 points. He’s the clear favorite in NHL picks to win the Art Ross Trophy. Brayden Point is second in scoring with 30 points (12 goals, 18 assists).
Noel Acciari, Rickard Rakell, and Matt Nieto are on the NHL injury report and could affect the picks and parlays for the Penguins. Connor Sheary, a former Penguin, is the only absence for the Lightning.
Pittsburgh Penguins vs Tampa Bay Lightning Betting Picks
The Tampa Bay Lightning is 7-3-3 on home ice this season with an over-under record of 14-12, including 7-6 on home ice, making them a solid bet for Penguins vs. Lightning picks and parlays. Meanwhile, Kucherov leads the NHL in points and has found the net in over half of the Lightning’s games. He also has a 10-game point streak and has seven points in his last four games against the Penguins.
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